Kelvin Grove Jr High School vs William J Butler School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelvin Grove Jr High School
Lockport · Public middle · Grades 4–8
260 students
William J Butler School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
557 students
| Measure | Kelvin Grove Jr High School Lockport, Illinois | William J Butler School Lockport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 670 | #498 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6442 of 15,369 | #17553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 260 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 56% |
| city | Lockport | Lockport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William J Butler School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 55.6).
- •William J Butler School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •William J Butler School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 49%).
- •Kelvin Grove Jr High School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.9).
- •William J Butler School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 260.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kelvin Grove Jr High School better than William J Butler School?
On the Success Index (US), William J Butler School ranks higher (61.0 vs 55.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kelvin Grove Jr High School and William J Butler School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lockport and Lockport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelvin Grove Jr High School: 260. William J Butler School: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelvin Grove Jr High School and William J Butler School rank in Illinois?
Kelvin Grove Jr High School is 215th of 670 and William J Butler School is 498th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).